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DC15 DFU

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,021 mi
Last recorded90,021 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 DFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2025 84,553 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 73,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 63,863 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 63,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 45,143 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 45,143 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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DC15 DFU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC15 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 11 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DC15 DFU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2015.

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